Aljamain Sterling News
UFC 214 Results: Aljamain Sterling defeats Renan Barao
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2017
A 140-pound catchweight bout between former bantamweight champion Renan Barao and Aljamain Sterling took place during tonight’s UFC 214 prelims from Anaheim, California. Round one begins and Barao opens up with a body kick. Sterling responds with one of his own. Barao leaps in with a left hand and then a leg kick. Sterling presses forward and just misses getting caught with a spinning head kick from Renabn. Barao with a leg kick. Sterling returns fires with one to the body. Barao trips Sterling and winds up on top. Sterling immediately rolls for a leg lock. He sinks it in but Barao catches him with a good shot. Another good punch from Barao and he takes top position. The Brazilian quickly passes to half guard but Aljamain scrambles back to full guard. Barao with a left hand. He moves to half guard and lands an elbow. Renan with a some knees to the body. Sterling scrambes back with full guard. He attempts a sweep but Barao says no. Sterling looks to lock up a triangle but Barao postures up and rains down left. The horn sounds to end round one.
Aljamain Sterling still hasn't signed contract for catchweight bout with Renan Barao
Tom Taylor - July 2, 2017
Originally, Aljamain Sterling expected to fight Renan Barao at bantamweight at UFC 214 this July 29. Unfortunately, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) ultimately decided to forbid Barao from fighting at bantamweight given his previous difficulty cutting to the weight class. As such, Sterling was asked to meet Barao at a 140-pound catchweight. While Sterling is willing to meet Barao at 140, he recently divulged to MMAFighting.com that he has not yet signed the contract to do so, as he’s hoping for a bit more money.
Renan Barao set to return to bantamweight at UFC 214
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2017
Earlier this year, we learned that, despite a decent 1-1 record at featherweight, Renan Barao would be abandoning the division in favor of a return to his former bantamweight haunts. Now, the details of Barao’s bantamweight return have been revealed. The former bantamweight king will be taking on long-time prospect Aljamain Sterling at UFC 214, this July 29 in Anaheim, California. This fight was announced by the UFC on Wednesday evening.
Aljamain Sterling goes off on the bantamweight roster, John Dodson fires back
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2017
Aljamain Sterling goes off on the bantamweight roster, John Dodson fires back Perennial UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling (13-2 MMA) is looking to book his next opponent.
Aljamain Sterling Wants Rafael Assuncao or Michael McDonald in NYC
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2016
On November 12, the UFC will set up shop in New York City’s Madison Square Garden with UFC 205. This week, this anticipated card’s first match-ups were announced. First, we learned that the card would feature a lightweight bout between Al Iaquinta and Thiago Alves. Days later, we learned that a long-rumored bout between Robbie Lawler and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone had been made official for the event. We’re also hearing whispers that former middleweight champion will fight Yoel Romero or Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza on the card.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to first loss of professional MMA career
bjpenndotcom - May 30, 2016
Sunday night in Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling and Bryan Caraway stepped in the Octagon to settle their feud. Sterling was the one who initially called for a fight against Caraway, however it was Caraway who left the Octagon with the win. The fight was a rather close one, with many scoring the bout in favor of Sterling, however the judges awarded Caraway the split decision win.
VIDEO | Aljamain Sterling trolls Bryan Caraway during photoshoot
bjpenndotcom - May 27, 2016
[ooyala code=”s2YnhyMzE6_QPfpjDhkj-h7i0aUxyGCZ” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ auto=”true” width=”1280″ height=”1600″ autoplay=”true”] On Sunday, #4 ranked Aljamain Sterling will square off against #8 ranked Bryan Caraway in a pivotal bantamweight fight that could see Sterling become the bantamweight #1 contender if he defeats Caraway.
Aljamain Sterling is calling out Bryan Caraway again
bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016
It’s been a few minutes since Aljamain Sterling has taunted Bryan Caraway via social media. Of course since Miesha Tate won this weekend and Caraway and Tate are in a long term relationship it’s time again. So @BryanCaraway do you want to finally make a name for yourself or will you retire in peace, and become a housewife? #MrTate #UFC196 @ufc
WATCH! Joe Rogan talks Aljamain Sterling's point of 'how the fu*k does Sage Northcutt gets all this hype?'
Russell Ess - February 8, 2016
http://dai.ly/x3qqjjo When UFC color commentator Joe Rogan speaks his mind outside of his job commentating for UFC events, people listen. Rogan, who is a comedian and very well versed in martial arts also is host to one of the most popular podcasts with his Joe Rogan Experience show.